Geriatric Counselling in Dorchester
You may be experiencing difficulties with stress, anxiety, low mood or panic. It could be that you have undergone a trauma, bereavement or other form of loss. Your experience might be impacting on your life in a way that is making it difficult for you to function as you would like. My psychotherapy service would be able to offer the help you require.
You may be experiencing difficulties with stress, anxiety, low mood or panic. It could be that you have undergone a trauma, bereavement or other form of loss. Your experience might be impacting on your life in a way that is making it difficult for you to function as you would like. My psychotherapy service would be able to offer the help you require.
Welcome! I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and have been working as a therapist since 1995. I offer a range of ways to help you through a difficult time, tackle a chronic problem or help you realise your potential. I feel that counselling/psychotherapy shouldn't be intimidating but should help you explore and cope with the issues in your life. I have extensive experience of working with depression, anxiety, relationships and associated issues including loss, anger, and pain amongst others. I am qualified to assess and support ADHD in adults.
Welcome! I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and have been working as a therapist since 1995. I offer a range of ways to help you through a difficult time, tackle a chronic problem or help you realise your potential. I feel that counselling/psychotherapy shouldn't be intimidating but should help you explore and cope with the issues in your life. I have extensive experience of working with depression, anxiety, relationships and associated issues including loss, anger, and pain amongst others. I am qualified to assess and support ADHD in adults.
I am a therapist specialising in grief & loss, neurodivergence . My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of each client. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore complex emotions, process significant life events, and develop effective coping strategies.
I work with individuals experiencing grief in its many forms — including the death of a loved one, the loss associated with infertility, and changes related to diagnosis or identity. I also support autistic individuals and their families in understanding neurodivergence and building skills to navigate everyday
I am a therapist specialising in grief & loss, neurodivergence . My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of each client. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore complex emotions, process significant life events, and develop effective coping strategies.
I work with individuals experiencing grief in its many forms — including the death of a loved one, the loss associated with infertility, and changes related to diagnosis or identity. I also support autistic individuals and their families in understanding neurodivergence and building skills to navigate everyday
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
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Resolving mental health challenges so you can move forward with your life. I balance empathy with careful therapeutic challenge, at your pace with sessions tailored for your needs.
Experienced across a variety of issues including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes eg. Redundancy/Retirement.
Client feedback: "I feel freer than I've ever been.", "I value myself now." and "I have made changes to deep rooted issues I never thought I could overcome."
Resolving mental health challenges so you can move forward with your life. I balance empathy with careful therapeutic challenge, at your pace with sessions tailored for your needs.
Experienced across a variety of issues including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes eg. Redundancy/Retirement.
Client feedback: "I feel freer than I've ever been.", "I value myself now." and "I have made changes to deep rooted issues I never thought I could overcome."
Counselling can seem a challenge if you have never sought this kind of help before, but my aim at the outset is to provide the beginnings of a therapeutic relationship which can open the door to an exploration of experience of the past, as well as the present. The aim of therapy can be specific, or obscure, but together we will work towards an achievable goal. I work intuitively, but with firm boundaries aimed at keeping us both safe within a very special relationship. Therapy can be long term, or short term, but it is the client who decides what number of sessions is going to be most beneficial. I am a Trauma Informed therapist.
Counselling can seem a challenge if you have never sought this kind of help before, but my aim at the outset is to provide the beginnings of a therapeutic relationship which can open the door to an exploration of experience of the past, as well as the present. The aim of therapy can be specific, or obscure, but together we will work towards an achievable goal. I work intuitively, but with firm boundaries aimed at keeping us both safe within a very special relationship. Therapy can be long term, or short term, but it is the client who decides what number of sessions is going to be most beneficial. I am a Trauma Informed therapist.
Life can often feel overwhelming with little time for ourselves so I am here as a listening ear offering calm, warmth and kindness. I work in a person-centered, pluralistic, non-judgmental way so that trust between us can develop. We can explore anything; are you struggling with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame, guilt or loss? You may feel concern for the future of our planet or just feel unsettled and off balance. Just come as you are and we will move at your pace, there is no rush at all. I believe self-compassion is vital. I will support you to reach any goals effectively using various therapies.
Life can often feel overwhelming with little time for ourselves so I am here as a listening ear offering calm, warmth and kindness. I work in a person-centered, pluralistic, non-judgmental way so that trust between us can develop. We can explore anything; are you struggling with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame, guilt or loss? You may feel concern for the future of our planet or just feel unsettled and off balance. Just come as you are and we will move at your pace, there is no rush at all. I believe self-compassion is vital. I will support you to reach any goals effectively using various therapies.
If life feels too difficult and confusing right now, you don’t have face it alone. I can offer you a space where you can breathe, talk freely and start feeling like yourself again. You won’t be judged; just heard, understood and supported. Together, we’ll untangle what’s going on inside your head at a pace that feels right for you. Real progress happens when we feel safe with someone, and that’s what I aim to achieve.
If life feels too difficult and confusing right now, you don’t have face it alone. I can offer you a space where you can breathe, talk freely and start feeling like yourself again. You won’t be judged; just heard, understood and supported. Together, we’ll untangle what’s going on inside your head at a pace that feels right for you. Real progress happens when we feel safe with someone, and that’s what I aim to achieve.
Since then I have worked with adults and older adults in variety of NHS settings including community mental health terms and specialist mental health services working with clients with a range of difficulties and struggles.
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
Since then I have worked with adults and older adults in variety of NHS settings including community mental health terms and specialist mental health services working with clients with a range of difficulties and struggles.
I can imagine deciding whether you want to have therapy or need therapy is a big question. Perhaps you have suffered a loss, a trauma or are going through a transition of some kind and you want the space and time to work through it. Perhaps this emotional distress whether it be anxiety, low mood, is impacting on your relationships, work and your home life. It could be that you’ve tried many things and for some reason those old ways of coping that have done you well in the past just aren’t working anymore and you feel like you’re struggling. I provide evidence based psychological treatment that might help.
My intention is for you to feel truly heard and understood. I offer counselling for self-growth as well as when facing difficult experiences. With gentle and skilled support, I help you tell your story while learning to reflect honestly on yourself, explore patterns and face fears to enable you to find new ways of doing things. Using a person-centred approach that provides space to grow, I support you to develop self-esteem, confidence and self-awareness, feel stronger and gain greater insights to become increasingly autonomous and secure in the decisions you make. My aim is to help you discover positive ways of moving forward.
My intention is for you to feel truly heard and understood. I offer counselling for self-growth as well as when facing difficult experiences. With gentle and skilled support, I help you tell your story while learning to reflect honestly on yourself, explore patterns and face fears to enable you to find new ways of doing things. Using a person-centred approach that provides space to grow, I support you to develop self-esteem, confidence and self-awareness, feel stronger and gain greater insights to become increasingly autonomous and secure in the decisions you make. My aim is to help you discover positive ways of moving forward.
As a Clinical & Educational Psychologist, I work with adults and children with a range of difficulties who want to improve their lives. Clients I see struggle with attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, physical symptoms and self-criticism. They often feel, anxious, drained, live with pain, gastro problems, phobias and/or PTSD,ADHD, or FND symptoms. Relationships are challenging, and trusting others to access help is a struggle. Through our work, we develop greater awareness of how they relate to others in intimate relationships, and the impact this has on their body and mind, which helps them relate to themselves differently too..
As a Clinical & Educational Psychologist, I work with adults and children with a range of difficulties who want to improve their lives. Clients I see struggle with attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, physical symptoms and self-criticism. They often feel, anxious, drained, live with pain, gastro problems, phobias and/or PTSD,ADHD, or FND symptoms. Relationships are challenging, and trusting others to access help is a struggle. Through our work, we develop greater awareness of how they relate to others in intimate relationships, and the impact this has on their body and mind, which helps them relate to themselves differently too..
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of over 25years. I work in community Adult Mental Health Services and at a University, I have worked in CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of over 25years. I work in community Adult Mental Health Services and at a University, I have worked in CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
If you feel stuck, emotionally drained, or disconnected due to life’s hurdles, you are not alone. Carrying heavy burdens in isolation takes a heavy toll. Whether you are navigating intense anxiety, wrestling with self-doubt, facing relationship friction, or troubled by painful memories, you may wonder how to find your way forward. I am here to help you progress. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you will feel deeply understood and validated. Seeking help takes immense courage, so we move at a safe, comfortable pace. Together, we will gently explore your story, helping you to embrace your authentic self.
If you feel stuck, emotionally drained, or disconnected due to life’s hurdles, you are not alone. Carrying heavy burdens in isolation takes a heavy toll. Whether you are navigating intense anxiety, wrestling with self-doubt, facing relationship friction, or troubled by painful memories, you may wonder how to find your way forward. I am here to help you progress. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you will feel deeply understood and validated. Seeking help takes immense courage, so we move at a safe, comfortable pace. Together, we will gently explore your story, helping you to embrace your authentic self.
Hello, I'm Jason. Do you want to make meaningful change? People say they experience me as approachable, friendly and easy to talk to. I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with all individual adults (18 & over).
I offer you a supportive and kind space to experience healing, change, and to help you explore whatever it is you are experiencing. I aim to help you work towards whichever direction you want to go. You are the focus in our work together.
Hello, I'm Jason. Do you want to make meaningful change? People say they experience me as approachable, friendly and easy to talk to. I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with all individual adults (18 & over).
I offer you a supportive and kind space to experience healing, change, and to help you explore whatever it is you are experiencing. I aim to help you work towards whichever direction you want to go. You are the focus in our work together.
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting.
I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions.
Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting.
I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions.
Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
Are you struggling with your emotions and the moment, are they swinging up and down, you can't quite pinpoint why you feel the way you do? Or maybe life has raised some old memories and you're struggling to put them aside - maybe it feels like someone is controlling you or that you don't have any control? All you want to do is get on with life, not much to ask, but all this seems to be getting in the way of just being you!
Are you struggling with your emotions and the moment, are they swinging up and down, you can't quite pinpoint why you feel the way you do? Or maybe life has raised some old memories and you're struggling to put them aside - maybe it feels like someone is controlling you or that you don't have any control? All you want to do is get on with life, not much to ask, but all this seems to be getting in the way of just being you!
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
Choosing a counsellor is a bit like online-dating... Endlessly scrolling, trying to pick someone we like the look of, or think we might connect with.
It's amazing how 'judgemental' we can be from just looking at a picture, but until we stop to chat or get to ask questions, we can't really get that 'gut feeling' which might allay our fears or help us to decide.
I trust you'll find me warm, welcoming, down-to-earth and easy going. I offer a free discovery call, so do reach out for a chat to ask questions which may help you decide whether I'm the right person to support you and your emotional wellbeing.
Choosing a counsellor is a bit like online-dating... Endlessly scrolling, trying to pick someone we like the look of, or think we might connect with.
It's amazing how 'judgemental' we can be from just looking at a picture, but until we stop to chat or get to ask questions, we can't really get that 'gut feeling' which might allay our fears or help us to decide.
I trust you'll find me warm, welcoming, down-to-earth and easy going. I offer a free discovery call, so do reach out for a chat to ask questions which may help you decide whether I'm the right person to support you and your emotional wellbeing.
For me counselling is about Life Supervision, something we all need at different times of our lives to work through the sticky bits of life. A counsellor is a guide, who enables you to find your own way home. To feel truly heard without adaptation by someone else’s own experience seems such a rare and extraordinary thing– it should be so simple but it happens rarely in day to day life with friends and family. For me as a counsellor it is about stepping aside from your own experiences and judgements to allow another’s words and feelings to be shared in all their entirety as if experiencing alongside them.
For me counselling is about Life Supervision, something we all need at different times of our lives to work through the sticky bits of life. A counsellor is a guide, who enables you to find your own way home. To feel truly heard without adaptation by someone else’s own experience seems such a rare and extraordinary thing– it should be so simple but it happens rarely in day to day life with friends and family. For me as a counsellor it is about stepping aside from your own experiences and judgements to allow another’s words and feelings to be shared in all their entirety as if experiencing alongside them.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.